Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Jalhay

The drive from Zaventem to Jalhay

Jalhay lies 128 km (80 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the journey normally takes around 1 h 26 m. The route leads east across Belgium into the province of Liège, so you finish in the hilly countryside of the Ardennes foothills. Jalhay is not a frequently booked destination, but we arrange the transfer on request like any other. Allow extra time if you travel during the morning or evening rush hour around Brussels, or in poor winter weather, as roads in the Hautes Fagnes area can be slower then.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers is the simplest choice. Larger parties can book a private minibus with 8 or 16 seats. For groups such as wedding guests, sports teams or company outings, minibuses with 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats are available. Pick the size that also leaves room for your luggage, especially if you are heading out for a walking or cycling holiday with bulky gear.

Jalhay and where to stay nearby

Jalhay is a rural municipality in the province of Liège, close to the Hautes Fagnes nature area and the Gileppe dam and lake. It is a quiet base for hiking, cycling and short breaks, and it sits near the town of Spa and the city of Verviers.

I cannot name a hotel in Jalhay itself with full confidence, so here are well-known places in the neighbouring town of Spa:

• Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, a historic hotel in the centre of Spa
• Hôtel Balmoral, a long-established hotel set on a hillside above the town
• Manoir de Lébioles, a country-style hotel in the hills just outside Spa

Meeting point at Brussels Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.